Cancer Registry Management

Cancer registrars are data information specialists that capture a complete history,
diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The data
provide essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health
officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve
cancer prevention and screening programs. Learn more about how to become a cancer registrar and how cancer registry data are used to improve public health. Average salary for someone working full-time in the Chicago area is approximately
$50,000/year.

This advanced certificate program is to support and prepare individuals who have an Associate’s Degree or higher for
a challenging and exciting career in Cancer Registry Management. Cancer Registry Management
is an advanced career path for health information professionals who have earned the
credentials of a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or a Registered Health
Information Administrator (RHIA) as a traditional path of progression into the specializing
of cancer data collection, follow-up, management and research with the outcome of
improving lives through quality cancer data management. The Cancer Registry Management
(CRM) certificate provides didactic and practical experience to perform the duties
of a cancer registrar or cancer registry manager professional in a hospital setting,
private physician group practice, state agency, or national cancer organization. The
certificate includes twenty-four (24) credit hours and prepares the student for the
national board examination for a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).

PLEASE NOTE: This program is still under review and as a result is currently not accepting applications.

Gainful Employment Information

View information about this program, including estimated cost and employment opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please

Visit a Health Career Program Advisor by calling (630) 942-2259 to make an appointment.

For information or general inquiries, please send an email to healthcareadvising@cod.edu. (Please use above phone number only to schedule an appointment. Do not send an appointment request to this email).

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.